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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Routines, just creating a reasonable routine I can follow every day that includes some self-care, like reading a book, watching a funny TV show, eating something I like for breakfast every day, etc.

Bullet journaling. I do this specific-to-me version of bullet journaling when my depression is very bad and over the years I've found it helps when I'm right on the edge. Every night I make two lists of three items.

The first list is three "wins" from that day. These are often things as simple as brushing my teeth or getting dressed, but can also include stuff like not going on social media (huge trigger for me) or spending time with a friend.

The second list is three goals for the next day. Again, I am gentle with myself and keep it simple. When I've dealt with suicidal ideation, it's stuff like "make my bed," which is a simple task I've found genuinely helps me feel better and also keeps me from spending the day in bed. I build from there.

The three wins and three goals don't have to match up. If you don't complete your goals from the prior day, don't worry about it -- make a new goal. If you do complete them, it's a win. Sometimes wins are also surprises ("got an email from an old classmate today wondering what I'm up to" or "saw a rainbow").

The point of the exercise is to create forward motion and generate positive feelings around the recent past. It really helps pull me up and out.

Good luck, OP. I have been there more than once and gotten through it, I know you can too. I am rooting for you.[/quote]

Not OP but thank you for this post it's helpful to me too. [/quote]

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